- #Silverfast 6.6 rotate frame for mac os x
- #Silverfast 6.6 rotate frame mac osx
- #Silverfast 6.6 rotate frame drivers
The I connected my Howtek 4500 with the right cable and started my scanner first and then my computer. Win 7 recognized the adapec card with out any problem.
#Silverfast 6.6 rotate frame drivers
I recently installed SCSI 29320 LPE Card on my Win 7 machine, downloaded the drivers from the Adaptec Site. I have a question to scanner users using SCSI Connection.
#Silverfast 6.6 rotate frame for mac os x
The most reliable SCSI card I have found for MAC OS X with the 7500 is the Acard AEC-6712WM/TUM. I was using the D4000 with OS 10.4 with an Adaptec 2906 SCSI card but this combination would not see the Howtek 7500, and I also had problems with an Adaptec 2930 card.
#Silverfast 6.6 rotate frame mac osx
The only significant problem I have found with Silverfast and the MAC is that Version 6.6 only works with OS 10.3 and 10.4, and MAC OSX is not very SCSI compliant so the choice of card is very important. Even if you have a full set of disks for Aurora you still need a dongle to make it work, and in the Macintosh world Aurora works only with the old classic (pre OSX) system. In my opinion Silverfast 6.6 is a much better choice for Howtek scanners than Aurora. It also put a lot of stress in the electronic circuits driving the parts. It not only shorten the life of the mechanical components because of rapid wearing. But the most important part is to do it several times, cleaning the dirt from the rails, applying the lubricant, move the carriage to the right (using Test menu), repeat the operation on the left side, 3 or 4 times.īelieve or not many owners are not aware how important is to keep the scanner lead screw, rails and bearings clean an lubricated. Another is pure fluoro oil, also from Finish Line. Look first under the cover because sometimes the old grease dries and form almost a chunk of "Cheddar" that needs to be removed.įor the rails check the nearest Lowes or online for "teflon silicone lubricant". I use (not a recommendation) a grease called Extreme Fluoro for the lead screw and the tailstock bearing, available in some bikes stores and online. Aztek sells their recommended grease in their online store. I would lubricate the lead screw, not matter which model, with a plastic/rubber safe grease. Some people mentioned in posts that the D4000 did not require grease in the lead screw while the rest of the scanners do. In the scanners with plastic support check first the gap when mounted next to one of the pads with a bit of play-doh to determine the right thickness of the extra ones. If the scanner is properly aligned the drum should benefit with extra symmetrically placed pads. For DIY you could also replace the balls for ceramic ones and use fluoro grease. Scanner operating in commercial environments should request to have it check next time the scanner goes for maintenance. The one in the 8000 and Premier were made by Kaydon. The one in the d4000 is branded FAG (better). The scanner bearing used in the scanner is similar to the one used in the d4000 but a different brand. Same should be considered for thin reflective materials. While scanning film you could remove the lamp in the FORI or just, as an experienced user suggested, cover with a piece of metal painted black.
These scanners do not use a lens in the FOTI so the FORI assembly becomes a mirror, reducing the dmax. Be careful when "playing" with the scanner or you could damage it.